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Updated 11:37 pm, Monday, January 7, 2013

Gold medalist Ryan Lochte of U.S. poses for the photographers during men's 100 meters individual medley victory ceremony during the FINA Short Course Swimming World Championships at the Sinan Erdem Arena in Istanbul, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) less

Gold medalist Ryan Lochte of U.S. poses for the photographers during men's 100 meters individual medley victory ceremony during the FINA Short Course Swimming World Championships at the Sinan Erdem Arena in ... more

Photo: Thanassis Stavrakis, Associated Press

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Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine watches the game against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won 7-1. (AP Photo/ Tony Avelar) less

Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine watches the game against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won 7-1. (AP Photo/ Tony ... more

Photo: Tony Avelar, Associated Press

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Ryan Lochte

The Olympic swimmer is diving into the world of reality television with a six-episode series debuting in April. Airing on E!, "What Would Ryan Lochte Do?" will follow Lochte as he prepares for the 2016 Rio Olympics while developing his fashion line, making media appearances, dealing with his family and friends, and searching for a girlfriend. Viewers will get to see the swimmer's collection of shoes and the blinged-out accessories he favors. Lochte, whose catchphrase is the made-up word "Jeah!", will be seen hitting the clubs in Gainesville, Fla., where he lives, and training with coach Gregg Troy.

The former Red Sox manager will work as a commentator for NBC Sports Radio. He will be the part-time co-host of a weekday talk show that debuts in April. Starting this month, he also will provide analysis to NBC Sports Radio shows and affiliated stations. Valentine was fired in October after one season in Boston, when the Red Sox went 69-93. He also managed the Rangers (1985-92) and the Mets (1996-2002), leading New York to the 2000 World Series. After managing in Japan, he joined ESPN as an analyst. Valentine worked in the "Sunday Night Baseball" booth in 2011.

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